QA Specialist - Raw Materials and Packaging

Quality Assurance Specialist – Raw Materials & Packaging

Location:

Nampa,
Posted: 5/4/26

This position ensures that raw material inspection, packaging inspection, and non‑conforming materials processes are conducted according to the procedures to enhance compliance and product quality.

• Ensure quality of incoming raw materials:
  • Review COAs to ensure compliance with Materne specifications and communicate approval/disapproval of supplier lots.
  • Propose deviations for incoming materials that are out of specification limits but have been accepted under similar results historically by checking the Deviation log.
  • Prepare the daily/weekly pick list for raw material sampling to ensure timely testing according to the production schedule.
  • Collect, process, and check samples against the Materne specifications.
• Inspect and disposition non‑conforming raw materials:
  • Reconcile the non‑conforming raw material inventory in the ERP system daily.
  • Collect, process and check samples against the Materne specifications.
  • Communicate completed NCMR paperwork to Supply Chain Manager for further escalation.
  • Complete non‑compliant material reports as required.
  • Ensure the non‑conforming raw materials have appropriate documentation and accompanying paperwork.
  • Ensure that all supplier information is collected for effective interdepartmental communication.
• Perform daily audits of the cooler and freezer and communicate any issues for correction.
• Make recommendations for improved processes or policies to help ensure SQF certification compliance or safety to the Quality Engineer.

• Ensure quality of incoming packaging materials:
  • Review COAs and COPs to ensure compliance with Materne specifications and communicate approval/disapproval of supplier lots.
  • Aids in supporting the Quality Supervisor with an overview of product traceability.
  • Support production with trial time for non‑complaint film (re‑run process).
• Inspect and disposition non‑conforming packaging materials:
  • Audit to ensure the non‑conforming packaging has appropriate documentation and accompanying paperwork.
  • Collect, process and check samples against the Materne specifications.
  • Communicate “destroy” disposition of all packaging NCMRs to purchasing and warehouse personnel to facilitate physical removal and destruction.
  • Complete non‑compliant material reports as required.
  • Ensure that all supplier information is collected for effective interdepartmental communication.
• Make recommendations for improved processes or policies to help ensure SQF certification compliance or safety to the Quality Supervisor.

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required

• Quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP is strongly preferred
• Must be able to smell and taste
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & ERP systems)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
• Ability to communicate efficiently and provide accurate and timely information to co‑workers
• Ability to remain highly organized

• Must be able to wear PPE
• Must be able to work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant and warehouses
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time
• Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift)

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